Schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will commence the first term for the 2021/2022 academic session on September 19, 2021.

A statement by the acting director, Department of Quality Assurance of the Education Secretariat of the FCT Administration, showed that while boarders will resume Sunday, September 19, day students shall resume Monday, September 20.

The statement signed by Mrs Uzoanya M.E. for the acting education secretary indicated that the term will end on Friday, December 17, 2021.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, schools in the FCT lost the first term of the 2020/2021 session as part of efforts to normalise the academic session.

The authorities to ensure the safety of all students considering the prevailing security situation in the country.